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Confetti Balloons are the latest party trend because
they are so easy to create and suit such a wide variety of events
including Weddings, New Years Eve as well as many other party themes.
You can even add tassels to them to make a creative photo prop. They step it up a notch from the usual party balloons giving it that extra wow factor for your event. Then at the end of the night you could even burst them and watch the confetti explosion.
Click here to check out our Confetti Balloons page offering a variety of confetti colours and tassels

Spook-tacular Haunted House - Dress up in a super scary costume and set up a haunted house adjacent to the dance floor. Keep the scary vibe up throughout the entire space by incorporating fog machines, giant spider webs using ropes and a completely blacked out room to heighten the intensity. Click here for decorations
Creepy Carnival - put an adult twist on the traditional circus theme where timid souls tremble and evil clowns abound. Check out our Circus and Halloween theme pages for lots of spooky delights.
Candyland - Food trucks are a huge party trend this year along with colour coded candy bars and D.I.Y. food stations for guests to make their own snacks such as hot dogs, ice-cream sundaes and flavoured popcorn. Click here for decorations
Around the World - Your guests can travel the globe in just one night. Decorations from around the World include landmarks such as Eiffel Tower from Paris , Beefeaters & London Buses & Big Ben from the UK , Statue of Liberty & Uncle Sam from USA , along with hanging Asian Dragons , table-ware from all over the World and much more. You could even re-create your own German Oktoberfest . Complete your themed room with food stations set up to sample the tastiest treats from various regions of the World - Pimms & Strawberries & Cream from London, Pizza from Italy, Tacos & Nacos from Mexico, Thai curries, a BBQ in Australia. You are only limited by your imagination.
Royal Madness - Have all guests dress up as a royal that best suits their personality and decorate the party area with a variety of British themed decorations. Finish off with Union Jack themed party food. Click here for decorations
Moustache Madness - throw a party with a cool moustache twist asking all your guests to wear a mo (fake or real) . Or we sell heaps of different style fake moustaches you could hand out to guests as they arrive, matching the style to their personality. Easiest costume ever. Click here for decorations
Best Night Ever (movie) - Vegas theme with bridesmaids, brides, strippers, showgirls, popular vegas celebritites such as Elvis, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. Lot's of neon, champagne and shot glasses. Check out our Hens Night, Casino and Plain Party Supplies theme pages for decorating ideas.
Gender Reveal Party / Baby Shower - Invite all the guests to participate in guessing games throughout the party and then reveal at the end using scratch cards or you could cut a cake to reveal blue sponge for boy or pink sponge for girl. Click here for decorations
Hawaiian Luau - Aloha! A luau is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast. This theme is the most popular in our range, full of colour, fun, relaxing music and tropical food. Get the party started with a flower lei and/or hula skirt for every guest as they enter. Parties In Packages offer a massive range of Hawaiian themed decorations including table-ware, inflatables and party games for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to read our Hawaiian Party Guide for lots of free tips and ideas.
Fiesta is Spanish for "festival" and "party". Most fiestas offer traditional Mexican food, mariachi music & Latin dance. Guests love to dress in traditional Mexican dress such as serape ponchos, sombreros, fake moustaches & flower hair clips. Our Fiesta party themepage offers a massive range of colourful decorations, table-ware and games including maracas, chillis and pinatas. Break out the Tequila & Corona Beer to complete the atmosphere. Time to get loco!

A selfie station is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained during any type of event. Also a great way for guests to get to know each other, whether it be a birthday party, wedding or even a corporate event.
Set up a funky backdrop , then add an old suitcase or trunk full of assorted costume accessory props such as wigs , hats, themed photo prop sticks (some examples below), fake moustaches, etc.
For a twist on the selfie option you could provide disposable cameras for guests to use so you get to keep the photos at the end of the party, or hire a photo booth.

Party Ideas

Our Parties In Packages party tips have been provided to help you “create an atmosphere” at your celebration, no matter what the occasion.
As the party host, it will be your job to co-ordinate the events leading up to the big day and to also make sure things run smoothly on the day. Your objective or mission is to throw a fun and exciting party that holds special memories for all that attend. There are a few important decisions to be made before you send out your invitations.
Party Date - It’s a good idea to check the proposed date and time with “key” friends before committing.
Party Time - It is important to state a starting time on the invitations. You may also wish to state a finishing time, especially if the event is held at a hired venue. For children generally 2 to 3 hours is ample and you will generally find many younger children tend to get tired in the afternoon/evening so a morning party may be good for the little ones. Lastly, leave plenty of time to send out the invitation.
Party Location - You have the basic choices of home or hired venue or outdoor park, with the most popular being “home” where you’ll have plenty of time to set-up and have all your supplies close at hand. The obvious disadvantage is, cleaning the house before and after the party, possible damage and space limitations.
Remember to include on the invitation anything you may wish the guest to provide such as alcohol or a themed costume. If you plan on providing alcohol, make sure to add a footnote that guests should arrange alternative transport home, rather than driving. Depending on the size of your party you may also wish to register with your local police station and hire security.
You have to enjoy the party! The golden rule for the party host is, don’t try and do everything on your own. Arrange for friends to help with the food and serving at the event. Alternatively you may choose to hire wait staff or have the whole event catered, allowing you to enjoy the celebration as much as everyone else.
The Checklist
Tick each of these items off to make sure your party will be a blast!
1. Pick party date & time
2. Choose a theme
3. Purchase invitations & decorations
4. Send out invitations
5 Plan a menu & order a cake if necessary
6. Decide on the entertainment
7. Arrange for help on the party day
8. Write out final schedule
9. Finalise an exact guest count
10. Go shopping for party food
11. Charge the camera, get ice & other incidentals
12. Pick up the cake, if necessary
Lastly remember that mishaps may occur so keep your sense of humour, even if not every aspect of the party goes off as planned. The most important part is to relax, take a breath, and try to enjoy the party as much as your guests.
Thank you for including Parties In Packages in your celebration and we wish you the best of luck with your party.

"Christmas is such a busy time of year
we are offering you quick and easy ways
to impress your guests".
Easy to make Strawberry Santas filled with ricotta & icing. Even easier to make strawberry & icing Santa Hats
Red ribbon and a Christmas decoration or tree ornament will transform plain dinner table chairs,
giving them a traditional Christmas feel without any fuss.
Candy C ane Pl acecard H olders - ​ Simply glue 3 candy canes together and tie with red ribbon
Okay these Santa Suit Candy Cups will take a little more effort but we couldn't resist because they are so cute. For the kids, or the big kids in all of us. Click on the image below to view the creators step-by-step instructions.

Are you looking for more than just Hawaiian Shirts and hula skirts? Our Parties In Packages party guide is provided to help you "create an atmosphere". As the party host, it will be your job to co-ordinate the events leading up to the big day and to also make sure things run smoothly on the day. Your objective or mission is to throw a fun and exciting party that holds special memories for all that attend. Are you ready to start preparing for your party?
The Invites
There are a few important decisions to be made before you send out your invitations...
Invitation Theming - sprinkle some silk flower petails or hibiscus scatter into the envelope for a bit of fun. You could also add a lei and ask guests to ewear it along with their best Hawaiian outfit to start the party off with lots of colour and fun. You can even create a more personalised invitation by taking your photo in the Hula Girl or Surfer Dude Photo Op Prop and use that as one side of your invitation.
Date - It's a good idea to check the proposed date and time with 'key' friends before committin.
Time - It is important to stte a starting time on the invitations. You may also wish to state a finishing time, especially if the event is held at a hired venue. Also leave plenty of time to send out the invitations.
Location - You have a couple of basic choices with the most popular being 'home' where you'll have plenty of time to set up and have all your supplies close at hand. The obvious disadvantage is, cleaning the house before and after the party, possible damage and space limitations.
Remember to include on the invitation anything you may wish the guests to provide such as alcohol. I fyou plan on providing alcohol, make sure to add a footnote that guests should arrange alternative transport home, rather than drive.
You have to enjoy the party too! The golden rule for the party host is, don't try and do everything on your own. Arrange for friends to help with the food and serving at the event. Alternatively you may choose to hire wait staff or have the whole event catered, allowing you to enjoy the celebration as much as everyone else.
The Ambience
Choosing an outdoor location with a lot of greenery and sand is preferable for a Luau. If your outdoor area is lacking in these areas you could hire palm trees and have sand delivered to the location for a great effect. The cheapest and most effective way to decorate the party area is by using beach towels as table covers, umbrellas, old fishing nets, hammocks. You could use leaves from banana palms to decorate the food tables and place pineapples, coconuts, watermelons and other fruits around the table to create a tropical theme. Then hang hula skirts around the edges of the tables.
If your budget doesn't allow for hula skirts, silk flower leis and headdress for each guest, make sure it does cover the wait staff. Advise partygoers to attend in traditional attire such as Hawaiian shirts and shorts, sarongs & bikini tops and flip flops. As each guest arrives have the costumed staff at the front door with a lei and a welcome cocktail for each guest.
The Entertainment
What's a Luau without a Hawaiian band complete with hula dancers. By hiring a themed band, not only will you be supplied with great songs all night but you can also learn how to hula from the experts. To bring out the adventurous side in your guests you could hire a Mechanical Surf Rider, which is a fantastic simulation of real surfing. Party games are a great way for guests to get to know each other better and get everyone into the party spirit. Everyone should remember the Limbo and this game will provide loads of laughs for all. Hula Hoops are also entertaining and you could have group competitions to see who can swivel their hoop for the longest.
Food & Drinks
What better way to celebrate a Luau than with a spit roast or Hungi. Look in your local Yellow Pages or Google for companies that provide spit roasts or you could make your own Hungi at home. Dessert can be made easy with platters of fruit. The most appropriate way to serve beverages is in cut-out pineapples, coconuts, watermelons and decorating with straws, drink umbrellas and cocktail animals plus lots of fruit. Or you can substitute with plastic coconut cups.
The Check-list
* Pick party date and time
* Purchase your invitations and decorations
* Decide on the entertainment
* Plan a menu and go shopping
* Arrange for help on the party day
* Write out final schedule
* Get an exact guest count
* Purchase final party supplies if necessary, party food, ice and other incidentals
* Charge the camera or phone
Lastly, remember that mishaps may occur so keep your sense of humour, even if not every aspect of the party goes off as planned. The most important part is to relax, take a breath and try to enjoy the party as much as your guests.

Your objective is to throw a fun and exciting party that holds special memories for all that attend.
Are you ready to start preparing for your party? Okay, let’s get started with some suggestions to help relieve the stress.
Our parties in packages party guide has been provided to help you “create an atmosphere”.
As the party host, it will be your job to
the invites
There are a few important decisions to be made before you send out your invitations.
Date - It’s a good idea to check the proposed date and time with “key” friends before committing.
Time - It is important to state a starting time on the invitations. You may also wish to state a finishing time, especially if the event is held at a hired venue.
Location - You have a couple of basic choices with the most popular being “home” where you’ll have plenty of time to set-up and have all your supplies close at hand. The obvious disadvantage is, cleaning the house before and after the party, possible damage and space limitations.
Invitation Details - Remember to include on the invitation anything you may wish the guest to provide such as alcohol or a themed costume. If you plan on providing alcohol, make sure to add a footnote that guests should arrange alternative transport home, rather than driving. When sending out invitations, allow plenty of time.
The golden rule for the party host is, don’t try and do everything on your own. Arrange for friends to help with the food and
serving at the event. Alternatively you may choose to hire wait staff or have the whole event catered, allowing you to enjoy the celebration as much as everyone else.
the ambience
Choosing a location where load music can be played is a necessity. Outdoors is best suited so that you can string up lots of colourful lighting and lanterns in traditional style.
The cheapest and most effective way to decorate the party area is by hanging up strips of brightly coloured material or old sheets. Also striped beach towels can make great table covers. Decorate the food tables with potted cactus and fresh chilli’s, bags of corn chips and lots of salsa. Another idea is old bottles of Tequila and Tabasco sauce. Then dig through your junk cupboard for old sombreros to hang from the ceiling.
If your budget doesn’t allow for poncho’s and hats for each guest, make sure it does cover your wait staff, then ask partygoers to attend in traditional attire. As each guest arrives have the costumed wait staff at the front door offering each guest a welcome cocktail.
Idea’s for the Senorita’s include free-flowing skirts with scarves and flowers for hair. And for Senior’s pinstriped suits with Panama hats or bright shirts with white or black suit pants. Top it off with a pair of two-tone winklepickers.
the entertainment
What’s a Latin Fiesta without loud music and lot’s of colour. You could hire a couple of Latin dancers from your local dance school to provide a demonstration and then even have the guests join in to learn how to tango from the experts. Another option is to hire a Latin band offering great music as well as lively entertainment.
it’s party time
Party games are a great way for guests to get to know each other better and get everyone into the party spirit. No Latin Fiesta party would be complete without a piñata. In Latin America, piñatas were traditionally used to entertain children at most festive occasions. In Mexico, the word “piñata” actually means party. Piñatas have become a vibrant part of American culture, used as festive decorations or in the traditional party game sense for all ages and add zest to any celebration.
To bring out the adventurous side in your guests you could hire a Mechanical Bucking Bull, which is a fantastic simulation of real bull riding. Most companies provide padding and require and area of approx. 5m x 5m x 3.5m high.
the eats
In Latin America everything is hot & spicy and tapas is the most popular form of serving food. A great alternative to making your cocktails is to hire a Daiquiri machine. Check your Yellow Pages for details of your nearest operator.
PICADILLO - (4 servings) 1 medium onion chopped, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 pound ground extra lean beef, 1⁄4 cup sherry (optional), 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin, 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano, 1/8 teaspoon salt, pinch ground red pepper, 1⁄4 cup raisins, 1 cup diced fresh or canned pineapple, 1 medium green bell pepper chopped and 1⁄4 cup chopped red bell pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, onion, garlic until the onion is tender and the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Drain off all fat. Add all remaining ingredients except the green and red bell peppers. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers and heat through. Serve with rice and bread.
TEQUILA SUNSET PUNCH - 1 Qt. Tequila, 2 Qt. Orange Juice, 2 litre lemon-lime soda, 1 Pint Orange Sherbert
Sherbert, 1/4 Cup Grenadine. Mix all tequila, orange juice and lemon-lime soda together. Chill. Add Sherbert just before serving and drizzle grenadine over the top.
MARGARITA - 11⁄2 oz. Tequila, 3⁄4 oz. Triple Sec (or Cointreau), splash of sour mix and dash of lime juice. Shake with ice, serve on the rocks or strain to serve up in a salt rimmed glass. Add more juice and blend with crushed ice for Frozen variation. Garnish with a lime wedge.
The Checklist
Tick each of these items off to make sure your party will be a blast!
1. Pick party date & time
2. Plan a menu & go shopping
3. Decide on the entertainment
4. Arrange for help on the party day
5. Write out finale schedule
6. Get an exact guest count
7. Buy remaining party food, charge the camera, get ice and other incidentals
Lastly remember that mishaps may occur so keep your sense of humour, even if not every aspect of the party goes off as planned. The most important part is to relax, take a breath, and try to enjoy the party as much as your guests.
Thank you for including parties in packages in your celebration and we wish you the best of luck with your themed party.

Australia and NZ Delivery of Themed Party Supplies and Decorations

Throwing a party is all about having fun, and Parties in Packages is here to help you celebrate in style. Our goal is to meet the themes and budget of each and every customer so that impressing your guests doesn’t cost a fortune. From costumes, posters and props to plates, place cards and balloons, we stock all the themed kids party supplies and decorations you need to make the event one to remember!

Choose from over 15,000 party supplies from more than 130 distinct party themes

We have an enormous range of party decorations and supplies for Australia and NZ delivery that are sure to cover absolutely any occasion. Whether you are planning a kids or adult birthday, Christmas, Halloween, Australia Day, New Year’s Eve or any other occasion or milestone, we have you sorted with all the supplies you need! Our range includes:-

Invitations

Plates, cups and napkins

Centrepieces

Tablecloths

Costume accessories

Pinatas and other games

Wall decorations

Balloons

Lootbags

This is just a snippet of the thousands of decorations we have available, so have a browse through our online store and see how you can ensure your next event is a success.

Our huge variety of themes includes Mexican fiesta, baby shower, minions, Hollywood, beach bash, jungle safari, Hawaiian luau, time period, Disney, countries and so much more! We also have a broad selection of plain party supplies with a variety of colours to choose from so you can mix and match colours with ease.

Why choose us for calendar events, milestones or party themes and kids party supplies?

Parties in Packages was founded by Sara Frost and is a fully Australian owned and operated company with customers locally and in New Zealand. Since 2000 we have become one of the first choices for party themes in Australia and NZ with an emphasis on a wide range of stock at affordable prices.

Need help? We endeavour to make your online shopping experience as smooth as possible and are always happy to answer any enquiries. Fill out our contact form to receive a prompt response and view our shipping guidelines for information on how you will receive your order.